Sunday 28 March 2004

Love Nutrient Fine Dining Past Times The Beach- Jala Eatery @ The Andaman Resort, Langkawi, Kedah.

Perched along the long-crescent Datai Bay (also recognized as the ninth best beach inward the basis past times National Geographic) at the Northwest tip of Langkawi Island together with well-hidden inward the tropical pelting forest, The Andaman is 1 of the best luxurious resorts inward Langkawi, virtually ideal for a placidity getaway or quick escape from the hectic urban centre life. Unlike the tourist-district at Pantai Cenang, the Datai Bay is far from town catch together with is commonly visited past times hotel guests only. The strategic place together with what the nature could offering (to The Andaman) are the sine qua non of the resort winning multiple International awards (not forgetting its extraordinary try inward preserving the nature as well). While the diverse facilities inward the resort are applaudable, The Andaman Resort houses iv in-house restaurants that strive to offering exquisite dining sense for the guests/ visitors (open to public). 

Many Thanks to The Andaman Resort for hosting us that evening.


Located correct on the beach, Jala offers breath-taking panoramic thought for its diners; similar whatever other beachfront restaurants or bars, you lot tin forcefulness out relax together with bask the soothing body of body of water breeze complemented past times the sunset scenes patch savoring the restaurant's finest offering. With a refer similar "Jala" (refers to angling internet inward Malay), 1 would await the eatery to offering an incredible Seafood-dedicated menu. Like its resort, Jala supports the concept of sustainability, all Seafood are sourced from local suppliers together with solely sizable grab shall survive accepted (release dorsum to the H2O otherwise). There volition survive at to the lowest degree 10-11 types of fishes available daily together with that includes Snapper, Grouper, Barramundi, Pomfret etc. 

The airy cafe has a relaxed atmosphere, alongside tables together with chairs on the beach, allowing guests to boot dorsum together with relax alongside toes inward the sand, hence visiting the eatery inward smart casual would survive wise. The eatery is built together with designed to enchant the 5 senses- gustation (the particular offering), audio (the tune of the body of body of water waves), sight (picturesque panoramic beach view), deport upon (the smoothen pristine sand) together with scent (the alluring aroma of the food). The prices commemorate alongside the top-notch service together with the setting are of highest standards (although the setup was on sandy floor). The wise spenders would survive glad to know that CIMB together with Citibank Credit Card holders are entitled for 40% discounts on all nutrient (excluding alcoholic drinks).


Seafood Salad (Rm 48)


Octopus (Rm 52)

We started off alongside Seafood Salad, a beautiful slice of fine art that comprises of smoked King Prawns sitting on a raft of julienned raw Mangoes, completed alongside home-made Rice Paper Rolls stuffed alongside light-green Mango salad together with Squid. Octopus on the other hand, was unusual- grilled Octopus alongside Madrass Curry served alongside Lettuce somewhat reminded us of Satay, inward the shape of Octopus together with served alongside crunchy green. H5N1 familiar silent abnormal agency to boot rootage the meal.


Grilled Golden Pomfret (Rm 35.50 per 100 grams/ 800 grams shown inward the photo)


Steamed Grouper (Rm 32 per 100 grams/ 1.2 kg shown inward the photo)


Side dishes [from compass left/ clockwise]- Fried Rice, Creamy Potatoes, Stir Fried Water Spinach, Stir Fried Asparagus, Fettuccine alongside Beef Bacon together with Stir Fried French Beans

For the pick of fresh seafood, become over the display refrigerator together with if you lot are unsure on what to order, the real experienced server would survive able render proficient advice. We had Golden Pomfret together with Grouper alongside the old fish grilled together with the latter 1 steamed. iv types of side dishes volition survive served, gratis to every lodge of fish. The Golden Pomfret was nicely grilled- crispy pare alongside smoothen together with soft texture. Steamed Grouper was as good, if non better. The meat was trouble solid together with the fish petroleum complemented everything well. We'd recommend taking fishes alongside at to the lowest degree 1 kg together with above, for amend texture together with higher fatty content.

The seasoning was minimal but diners whom prefer bolder flavors could inquire for their home-made dips. Amongst the dips, the Langkawi Green Chili is preferred but hear you, it powerfulness function out a lip-burning sensation. 


Exotic Fruits inward dissimilar texture (Rm 40)


Black Forest (Rm 40)

We compass off the repast alongside Jala's 1 of its form sweetness treats. The Exotic Fruits inward dissimilar texture offers tropical flavors alongside an artistic touch. It comprises of Lychee, Passion Fruit, Papaya, Young Coconut, Honeydew together with Watermelon Sorbet. We were to a greater extent than than pleased to run across the agency they presented Black Forest, a famous Cherry-Chocolate sweetness process well-inflected inward only about other form. There was this cute together with attractive Mushroom (Strawberry Mousse on compass together with White Chocolate alongside Lemon Curd filling as the Mushroom stem) sitting on the log, together alongside only about Sponge together with Cherry-Strawberry Ice Cream. Not solely that it looks presentable, it was delicious as well!  


Sauces for the Seafood


Pre-dinner Bread alongside diverse dips [complimentary]


Additional Information:
Pork Free
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: No
Address: The Andaman, Jalan Teluk Datai, 070000, Langkawi, Kedah.
Business Hours: half dozen pm to 10:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Contact Number: 604- 959 1088
Website: http://www.theandaman.com/cuisine-jala